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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.86, 13,975.44 and 2,296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.86, 13,975.44 and 2,296.89 is: 3,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.86 : 13,975.44 = 2,296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.86/13,975.44 = 2,296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.86x = 13,975.44 × 2,296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.86x = 32,100,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100,048.38/9,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.37

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